Pope Pius XII blesses a group, in audience, at Saint Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City. Cars parked outside Saint Peter's Basilica. People walk in a street. Pope Pius XII greets many cardinals, bishops, priests and officials. He mingles and converses with them. Some kiss his ring. Views of the Papal throne. The Pope walks towards his throne and takes his seat. He speaks briefly and stands to bless the assembly.